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The challenges and frustrations of treating teenagers with severe behavioral problems can feel overwhelming. Often, they are reluctant participants in therapy, having been mandated to a treatment program by a parent or caregiver, school, or juvenile justice authorities. When they are active drug users, therapists can become intimidated, disorganized, and unable to do their best work. Moreover, the clinical issues presented by adolescents can be difficult to sort out – co-occurring problems are the norm, and systems issues, parent and family functioning, peer, and social environment influences are in play as well. Addressing these connected issues requires an up-to-date knowledge base, a comprehensive, well-organized but flexible therapeutic approach and clinical expertise.

Watch Dr. Howard Liddle, the developer of Multidimensional Family Therapy (MDFT), as he teaches you how to apply the MDFT framework to create practical case formulations, and how to specify case-specific and individualized treatment goals. Through extensive video illustrations, use of case write-up guidelines, checklists, practical treatment protocols, and interactive discussions, you will take away concrete therapeutic strategies to use immediately with your clients. Discover new actionable knowledge and tools you can use in your very next session!

Author

HOWARD LIDDLE, ED.D., ABPP

Howard Liddle, EdD, ABPP, is an internationally known expert in the family therapy of adolescent substance abuse and delinquency and his published clinical DVDs and writings are used in therapist training programs around the world. He is the developer of Multidimensional Family Therapy (MDFT), an evidence-based adolescent treatment that is practiced at clinics around the United States and eight European countries. Dr. Liddle is professor in the Department of Public Health Sciences at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. A board-certified psychologist, he is a Diplomate in Family Psychology in the American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP). Founding editor of the Journal of Family Psychology in 1985, Dr. Liddle has over 225 publications. His three-decade therapy research program focuses on the development, testing, implementation and dissemination of family-based treatment for adolescent substance abuse and delinquency. This work has been recognized with awards from the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy, the American Family Therapy Association, the Hazelden Foundation, and the American Psychological Association. Dr. Liddle is an inspirational clinical teacher and has trained family therapists in how to treat adolescents for over 40 years.

Speaker Disclosures:

Financial: Dr. Howard Liddle is Chairman of the Board of MDFT International, a 5013c not for profit entity that conducts training in and certifies clinicians in MDFT, Multidimensional Family Therapy. He receives a speaking honorarium from PESI, Inc.

Non-financial: Howard Liddle is a Diplomate in Family Psychology in the American Board of Professional psychology (ABPP).

Continuing Education Credits

CEs may be available for select professions, as listed in the target audience. Hours will be dependent on the actual recording time. Please check with your state licensing board or organization for specific requirements.

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**Materials that are included in this course may include interventions and modalities that are beyond the authorized practice of mental health professionals. As a licensed professional, you are responsible for reviewing the scope of practice, including activities that are defined in law as beyond the boundaries of practice in accordance with and in compliance with your professions standards.